1 Kings 12:18
“Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.”
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1 Kings 12:18 (KJV) states: "Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem." This verse comes from the Old Testament…
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In the heart of the Old Testament narrative, the reign of King Rehoboam presents a profound lesson in the weightiness of leadership. The verse from 1 Kings 12:18 brings to light a crucial turning point in Israel’s history: "Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the…
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O Gracious and Almighty Father, As I bow my head before You this day, I come with a humble spirit, mindful of the lessons of history captured in Your Holy Word. I reflect upon the words in 1 Kings 12:18, where we witness the grave consequences of leadership decisions and the…
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